Spotlight your Idea at Forward Festival Berlin

The Forward Festival returns to Berlin’s Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW) on 27 and 28 August 2026, before heading to Vienna’s Gartenbaukino on 1 and 2 October. Across two days and three stages, it brings together more than 50 international voices from the creative industries, including Stefan Sagmeister, Gab Bois, Mr Bingo, Anton & Irene and ABC Dinamo. At the heart of the festival is one central question: How can ideas be turned into reality?

Among this year’s speakers are Faktor and Joyh, the winners of Spotlight Your Idea, the call jointly organised by the Vienna Business Agency and Forward Festival. The two teams will have the opportunity to present their projects to the festival audience, expand their professional networks and raise their international profile.

Find the full programme and ticket information on the Forward Festival website.